Why the judge over Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby lawsuit recused himself
The Red Raiders supporter is out.
Why the judge over Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby lawsuit recused himself originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The judge presiding over Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby vs.
the NCAA recused himself Wednesday, according to On3 . Judge Phillip Hays was initially assigned to the case, but has since backed out. A social media post showed Hayes from a Texas Tech booster event posing with the Red Raiders mascot.
Sorsby has filed suit against the NCAA for an expedited decision on admitted gambling activities. He has been placed on indefinite leave from Texas Tech while the NCAA sorts out his punishment. "Texas Tech is expected to rule Sorsby ineligible and file for reinstatement with the NCAA for the 2026 season," according to On3.
Here’s Judge Phillip Hays. He will decide if Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby gets to play this fall. pic.